Brendan Howlin calls for second Brexit vote after ‘doomsday’ leak

Brendan Howlin, the Irish Labour Party leader, is urging Jeremy Corbyn to take a stand against a no-deal BrexitSAM BOAL/ROLLINGNEWS

The UK government must hold a second referendum on the possible “ruinous” consequences of Brexit, Brendan Howlin has said.

The leader of the Irish Labour Party has called on Jeremy Corbyn, the British party leader, to take a stand against Brexit, claiming that it would disproportionately affect poorer people.

Mr Howlin’s comments followed a leaked report that set out the possible devastating effect of Brexit on the UK days after it leaves the European Union. The report, drawn up by senior British civil servants, has anticipated the UK being hit with medicine, fuel and food shortages within two weeks of leaving the EU without a deal.

The “doomsday Brexit” scenario, seen by The Sunday Times, said there would be a critical shortage of supplies following…

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